Description
This Old Fashioned Rhubarb Crisp is a timeless dessert that highlights the tartness of rhubarb with a buttery, golden oat topping. Simple, rustic, and incredibly satisfying—just like Grandma used to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped rhubarb
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine rhubarb, granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon (if using). Spread mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In another bowl, mix oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, and butter. Cut butter into dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until crumbly.
- Assemble: Sprinkle oat topping evenly over rhubarb mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Delicious warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
You can replace part of the rhubarb with chopped strawberries for a sweeter flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: old fashioned rhubarb crisp, rhubarb dessert, crisp recipe, oat topping